Rogue (SSHQ)
	To: Mistmantle Do you require the assistance of Union forces in this conflict? ~Rogue --------------------

General Bodean finally heard what him and Parliament wanted to hear, a call for a much larger force. The Mazken were skilled, and no doubt the best soldiers for the job, but 1,200 could only hold out against 10,000 for some time. Plus, General Bodean knew that Mistmantle, whether they'd admit it or not, was depending on Val Verde, for the "all-powerful" WU hasn't even made a comment. G. Bodean was as much of the glory as he could get before or if the WU did show up. What General Bodean did know was his Mazken were anxious to get into the field. Finally, his Mistmantlean allies came into the room.

"Greetings, Generals, may Jyggalag bring order to your nation, as I am here not only from orders, but to help Jyggalag do so, and I am to be guided by the best of the best, Lord Molag Bal," General Bodean said. He was from Dementia, he didn't care that the Mistmantleans didn't believe in Corumism.

"Faster!" The militarists moved quickly, pulling along donitzers and smaller pounders. More tanks were on the surface now, and now the commies controlled a seventh of Mistmantle, from the southwestern tip of Booshka to just a few miles away from Belatona, a major city in Mistmantle. And the Araza now had reinforced their forces to 10000 troops out of Red Phantom. Communist hordes now took all metals and resources, burned and melted them, then used the remains to make weapons. Typical of them. In a few hours, they would be launching an attack on the Castellan Line, as the arrangement of troops across Mistmantle was now called. Soon the Araza would unleash their forces on Capitalist Mistmantle, and march straight to New Athens. Only time was an obstacle now.
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The Castellan Line had grown very strong.

Now many tanks, donitzers, flamethrowers, soldiers, and machine guns lined up against a wall of shields and sandbags. Chief General Castellan and Major General Spiro had just left on a chopper to welcome the Val Verdian allies. Soon they would be joining the Mistmantleans at the Castellan Line. Reports saw that the Araza were planning to attack the line tomorrow or even tonight. The donitzers were loaded, rifles were aimed, flamethrowers swiveled, and soldiers watched. This war was becoming serious, indeed. Even in the capital, New Athens, was being prepared for an attack, with civilians building shelters, tuning up radios, and stuffing supplies into shelters.
The Communications Squad nearly fell asleep moderating the air, when an Araza message came through, intercepted by Mistmantlean monitors. The communications team suddenly were alert and cranked up the volume.....
"Do backwards dnes AP force to C-Lines....scare scrambled waya VV R-forcements....mixed up mombb them.....reverse worromot."
After twenty minutes, the codebreakers presented the decoded message:
"Send airplanes to Castellan Line......scare away Val Verdian reinforcements.....bomb them....tomorrow."

Val Verde

General Bodean was standing in the command room of the LSS Eldamil. He looked over the horizon, any minute now, a black strip should appear, and that would be the coast of Mistmantle, Val Verde's new investment. Lord Sheogorath had ordered General Bodean to make it expensive, Val Verde's nuclear program needed the money. It wasn't like Val Verde, or Lord Sheogorath for that matter, to throw Val Verde into war for money. Still, it wasn't Bodean's to question the great Lord Sheogorath. Then, he heard someone say "Mistmantle in sight." General Bodean looked over the coast, sure enough, there was the coast of Mistmantle. He could sense the disappointment of the Mazken, they were hoping to see ships coming towards them, but that's a man's dream. There was going to be fighting, and from how the situation seemed, Mistmantle was depending on Val Verde's arrival. General Bodean looked down, saw the city the ships were to talk port. "Prepare my helicopter," General Bodean ordered. "Yes sir," a sailor replied. General Bodean walked to the back of the destroyer and boarded a Helicopter. As he sat down, he said to himself, "The dice have been rolled, its time to play the game, may Molag Bal give me strength,"

General Castellan looked out at the calm Azure Sea. Soon, the harbor a few milesbaway would be filled with ships from Val Verde.
But not yet.
"They're not here yet," he said worriedly.
"They'll be here soon," said a voice. Castellan spun around to see Major Cudgeon behind him. The head of Company B stepped beside Castellan and breathed the ocean air. He glanced at Castellan and reassured him.
Castellan sighed. "Yes. I'm sure of that."

I said that you were democratic, and I get communism mixed up with socialism.

Rebaltion
	TO: Wysteria FROM: The New Seattle Pact RE: We Didn't Do It MESSAGE: "The NSP is democratic socialist, not communist. How would you like it if we got Mistmantle's democracy confused with dictatorship." Signed, President Joe Steele The Workers' Union of Rebaltion

TO: Members of the New Seattle Pact
FROM: President Maurin of Mistmantle
SUBJECT: Re: We Didn't Do It
MESSAGE:

President Steele and President Lark,

Mistmantle does not blame you at all. Communists you may be, you are very friendly and are democratic, which discounts the communist aspect. We accept your support, and will fight the Araza until they lay their weapons down and come to us for peace, or when they are defeated.

Regards,
President Maurin of The Free Land of Mistmantle
Let Freedom Reign!

Rebaltion
	TO: Wysteria FROM: The New Seattle Pact SUB: We Didn't Do It MESSAGE: "The New Seattle Pact has no involvement in the nation of Mistmantle concerning the communist revolution. All members of the NSP send their support to the true Mistmantle government; we will not have communist dictatorships besmirch our clean name." Signed, President Joe Steele The Workers' Union of Rebaltion

General Bodean was in the LSS Eldamil. He was planning out strategies for the war. He was disappointed in Parliament’s lack of commitment. Sending 1,200 soldiers, regardless of them being Mazken, some of the best of the best, it wasn’t enough. Reports from Mistmantle had told us that the communists were large in numbers. Bodean was sure Parliament expected that the communists would fall quickly to a well trained and armed military.

The Val Verdian fleet was made up of 2 amphibious assault ships, 1 battleship, 4 cruisers, 6 destroyers, 11 frigates, 4 corvettes, 10 fast coastal patrol ships, and 20 minesweepers. It wasn’t large, but it was sufficient. Plus, Parliament didn’t want to spend mass amounts of money on a war that could end quickly. Bodean was hoping on a quick easy victory, but after Rebaltion’s combat in the mountains, if these commies were similar, it would be interesting.

The Mazken were eager to fight, there hadn’t been any military operations since 1999. Most of the Mazken had sympathy for the Mistmantleans, for Val Verde has always had a problem with secessionist movements, but many of them thought that Mistmantle’s communist revolution was none of their concern. Still, it was their job to fight, and they were prepared to do it.

Everything was going as scheduled. The fleet had left in midday, and was making good progress. Only General Bodean, the High Chancellor, and Lord Sheogorath knew why Val Verde requested 25% of the war cost. It was because Val Verde’s nuclear warhead failed, and they needed money to continue the program. Mistmantle didn’t know it, and they perhaps never would, but if Val Verde succeeded in creating a nuclear bomb, Mistmantle would have been the reason. That was partly the reason for the war. Also, High Chancellor Benirus had told Bodean that Lord Sheogorath seems to be going Imperialistic, but Val Verde didn’t have the army to back that, so Bodean was unsure. Regardless, the fleet would arrive on Wednesday, if everything went well, hopefully there was still something to defend by the time they arrived.

8,000 soldiers dressed in black marched out of an opening in the ground. Red Pahntom had been emptied. Even though the Araza was 22,000 strong, 8,000 was still a lot to defeat Val Verde and Mistmantle. Yet only ten tanks rolled out of Red Phantom. Many antitank guns chugged along. The communist victory over the capitalist democratic Mistmantle was certain.
That is, if Val Verde didn't interfere.
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The spy pilot flew his surveillance plane around just to make sure that no more Araza people were coming. Just as he was going to head back to base, a multitude of soldiers marched out. The pilot's eyes widened as fast as the communist army widened. General Castellan would be blowing his head out. He put Alpha Grid on a closed channel.
"This is Chief General Castellan. Name, reports, and rank."
"General, look at this. I'm sending you a loop."
Castellan and other officers crowded around the screen. The horde of soldiers came on screen. General Castellan was reeling. "Oh gods," he breathed, and rushed to get the other officers. "We've got a lot of Araza marching out against us. How much do you estimate?"
The pilot bit his lip. "I'd say......the scanner says.......*gulp*.......8000, sir."
The chief general nearly popped a vein. "8....8000?!?!" He turned to the four battalions before him, but only 3300 troops. "Okay, men. Arm our weapons, load your rifles, and build a defensive wall with sandbags and shields. And radio the rest of the division." The soldiers gasped. That was 10000 troops.
Castellan glared at them. "Well, what are you waiting for?"
"Yessir!" The men rushed out and loaded their dontizers and other weapons, while the communications squad radioed SOS to five other battalions
Officer Unnow marveled while he tied a donitzer to a pole. This was going to be a battle to remember. He hoped Val Verde came soon to their aid.

FYI: Booshka is Southern Mistmantle, Tetrius is Northern Mistmantle, and Central Mistmantle is Hermada, and Southeastern Mistmantle is Antonia. Booshka City is located on the coast of Booshka near the western edge. Tetrius is the state Val Verde should be landing in, and the Araza is only planning on occupying a very small part of the western half of Tetrius.

"Sir!"
General Yarron looks at the officer. This was not the Mistmanlean Headquarters. Quite the opposite.
The officer whispered in the General's ear, and the man swore, than calmly contained himself. " Very well. Send 200 men to the surface. It's all we can handle."
"But sir, that isn't enough to resist Mistmantle and Val Verde united together. It---"
"Silence! As soon we get those 1100 other men trained and armed, we can send them to the surface."
The communist officer brightened. " Yessir!"
"Now tell those 1600 aboveground currently to spread out and get in front of all of the Mistmantlean defense line. And I don't just mean Northern Booshka, I mean from Tetrius to outskirts of Booshka City."
The officer drooped. That was a sixth of Mistmantle. But he decided not to argue. He was sure that those 1600 men could control that 280 mile area.

Val Verde

General Bodean was onboard the LSS Eldamil. It would be the flagship of the Val Verdian force to Mistmantle. General Bodean had not fought a war in foreign land, but in 1999, he did put down the Kalsmo Rebellion, the 30th rebellion to come up since 1900. Val Verde, sadly, was known for it. For, when Mania and Dementia went on invasions, the countries that were conquered, were very, very upset, and continue to rebel to this day. Even though the fleet wasn’t supposed to leave till tomorrow, General Bodean decided he’d get his sea legs. A very small fleet was being sent, Parliament hadn’t made the official declaration of war yet, but they had ordered the assembly of the force. Tanks, Humvees, and other vehicles, supplies, etc. were being loaded onto ships in Lovern harbor. People took notice to the mobilization, and it wouldn’t be long before Parliament made the announcement, regardless, General Bodean sat back and looked at a map of Mistmantle. He wanted a quick and easy victory, just one more way to get an Imperialistic feel to Val Verde. ---------- Isaac Hall was full. Sir Benito Benirus looked around, seeing news reporters on the balcony, with cameras pointing at him, and representatives from Mania and Dementia were staring at him. He decided to speak. “Good evening citizens of Val Verde. Today, is the first time Val Verde has declared a war on foreign land since 1970. Since 1900, Val Verde has been plagued with secessionist attempts, and most recently, in 1999. We know of the horrors of a secessionist movement, we know the chaos they can form, we know the impact, not just during the war, but after it. Now, the Catalinian nation of Mistmantle is experiencing one of those rebellions. A communist revolt, and these communists have soviet views. They have made numerous strikes, and now one very large strike. The Parliament of Val Verde will not stand and watch as a nation suffers. Val Verde is sending an initial 1,200 Mazken elite to Mistmantle. If the rebels in Mistmantle turn out to be a larger, stronger, and more violent force, Val Verde will send more soldiers to the cause. Val Verde will be finished in Mistmantle when the government assumes complete control once again. Do not feel afraid citizens. We will be successful. Val Verde has not lost a war in decades, and we will not begin now. Love live the flag, and long live Lord Sheogorath.” Sir Benito Benirus said, it was a very short speech, but it was straight to the point. Views on the war were twisted. Why is Val Verde getting into this? Who cares about Mistmantle? Is Lord Sheogorath becoming a warmonger? Other things that were going around were: Finally, Val Verde can aid governments in the quest for order, Val Verde is taking the right stance in this world, Val Verde is the only nation brave enough to do this. Which was a false term to begin with, for Val Verde was diffidently not the strongest power in Wysteria. Regardless, it gave a new thing to talk about at the dinner table.

The Government of Val Verde,

The Araza communists are rebelling against us to form a dictatorship based on Soviet ideas. We have suffered two rebellions in the past hundred years. You are the first who has aided us in time of trouble. We have four infantry divisions and four Tiger Force divisions. Three infantry and one Tiger Force division is preparing for deployment, as a WU/ WC war is almost inevitable and Mistmantle is a WU member. Aid will be graciously received, for we will need it. Please send your 1200 troops to the northern coast on Wednesday, for Mistmantle is the northernmost nation on Catalina on the northern peninsula. A payment will be sent to Val Verde via plane within the next week.

Thanks to you forever,
President Maurin

By now both sides had come to a stalemate. The Araza had lost half their forces and had downgraded to 1400 militarists, and the Mistmantlean defenders now had only 3300 soldiers out of the original 5000. The forest had been pounded very, very fiercely by Mistmantlean donitzers and mortars. Screaming communists running out of the woods going insane was a common sight. 3 Araza tanks had arrived, and they blew apart the Mistmantlean left flank. Flamethrowers and bullets were no problem for the middle flank due to their fire-bulletproof shields mounted on the sandbags. But the Mistmantleans had lost a whole battalion to the Araza and almost a whole of another. A Tiger Force Division to aid the Mistmantleans was called in, but it was hours away. The Araza had retreated to the woods, and both sides took a wide rest to recuperate. The Araza now controlled parts of western Mistmantle, which would be a third of Hermada. Communist propaganda had only led a few people away from the government, which was not as successful as the commies had anticipated. The defensive line stretched from one side of the peninsula to the other. (Mistmantle was located at the tip of the northern peninsula of Catalina) Two more divisions were on their way. Newspapers had not reported on this news yet anywhere, except for Booshka, because they didn't want to frighten the population. But it seemed that the Mistmantleans were winning so far.
The Battle of Booshka was not over yet.

The communists knelt behind trees, loading their weapons and donitzers, and calling in for tanks---the Araza had 5 tanks only. But 2800 Araza people were under the cover of foliage, leaves, mounds, dirt, and logs. In plain sight if those things weren't there. 2800 militarists were surely enough to break through the defensive line. Were they?

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Captain Vein looked around the defensive line. Two other battalions had reached them just in time, and the front lines had just been greatly strengthened. 5000 brave soldiers were ready to meet the Araza head on. This arrangement of heavy donitzers, flamethrowers, mortars, rifles, and machine guns contained half of the 1st Infantry Division. If the communists were somewhere near them, they'd better be ready to feel the heat, literally.
Suddenly a soldier spotted a communist, dressed in black and red, sharp contrast to the Mistmantlean camouflage pattern. The discovered militarist swiped up his rifle and shot the soldier. In response, the Mistmantleans fired at the trees with a donitzer, and screams were heard. The 2800 Araza militarists had been discovered.
The commies took no chances. They rolled their weapons into the open, and fired on the Mistmantleans. The Mistmantleans rushed into the forest, armed with submachine guns, with the speed of deer. Almost immediately they stumbled upon the commies.
The battle had begun.

Captain Forbes inspected 11th Battalion defenses. The remains of the 6th Battalion had joined with the 11th Battalion to combat the incoming Araza militarists. The communists were pouring out of Red Phantom now; 1000 of the commies were moving eastward now. The 9th Battalion had also joined with them in defense, but the others were too far away for aid. Still, the three battalions had formed a formidable line of donitzers, mortars, fire-bulletproof shields, and soldiers armed with rifles. A wall of sandbags was lined up. Captain Forbes, Captain Kelp, and Captain Vein were sure that the defensive lines would repel the commies long enough until more battalions or even a whole division of battalions would come to their aid. The Mistmantleans scoured the grounds for the enemy.
All they had to do now was wait.

The militarists crept toward the army of Mistmantlean soldiers chatting with each other, armed only with pistols. They shot poison darts into each of the 32 men using a feudal Japanese blowgun. This occurred within a matter of seconds. The darts would kill the men in minutes. The communists then revealed hand grenades, rifles, dynamite, and semi-automatic machine guns, all stolen from captured Mistmantlean soldiers. The other soldiers spotted them and loaded their weapons, but the Araza people shot them down quickly. Young men clambering out of their tents just waking up were killed before they even knew what happened to them. The Araza soldiers ran through the camp, burning the tents with flamethrowers. Captains shouted orders, and the surviving Mistmantleans took up defensive positions.
Captain Kelp of the 6th Battalion ran behind a rock, where others sheltered. The men reacted quickly, firing at the Araza accurately. "Lock shields!" shouted Kelp, and the men raised their arms in front of them with fire-bulletproof shields strapped to their arm. The soldiers on the right and left flank fired at the Araza people with mortars. But the Araza had brought donitzers with them, and the blew the shields apart and fired direct hits with rifles. The 6th Battalion's casualties were too many, and Captain Kelp ordered his men to retreat. Before the Araza had reacted, the 143 remaining men of the 6th Battalion had disappeared, leaving supplies, ammunition, food, and clothes behind in their tents for the Araza.
The Araza had made it past the first checkpoint. They would encounter the remains of the 6th Battalion along with the 11th Battalion tomorrow.
The communsits had begun the first phase of their plans.

Red Phantom was a marvel of modern engineering. It was entire city underground, upholding the Araza. The whole operation of the Araza took place here. Any political plot made by the communist rebels would be traced back here. The metal structures upholding the ground was unstable, but it held fast. Communist militarists walked around stiffly, drilling and practicing with their weapons. 22,000 strong, the Araza drilled and drilled and practiced, and some of them wondered when the big one would come.
The codename for the day of salvation: The Big One.
The Araza heads had announced it a long time ago. Soon they would march on Husken and replace the government with a Communist ruling power. Since then the Araza had simply trained for the Big One. But there were speculations by the young communists that they would use a destructive and huge weapon, and they were still constructing it. But the heads had dimissed the thought, and the Big One would not come until further notice.
Meanwhile, the heads of the Araza stood at the table. They had planned this for years. Soon capitalism would die on Mistmantle. The Heads regretted that blood would be spilled this month to accomplish their dream. But the first phase of the Big One had started. Soon, the Mistmantlean democratic capitalists would be in the gulag. Something like that.
One of the heads spoke into a radio. The others did the same, transmitting messages to different major cities. Each one said four words.
"The time has come."

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Your World Today!!!
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President Authorizes Political Parties, by Egil Thompson
There have never been any political parties in Mistmantle. But now President Maurin has decided to authorize the creation of political parties. Almost immediately the government formed into two philosophies. The Freedomist Party, founded by conservative ideas and less government control over the people, is the leading party in Mistmantle, headed by Genji Maurin himself. Next is the Centralist Party, a party founded on liberal ideas, which is headed by Lucius Cafanno. A third party has been introduced. It is something you have heard about: GreenWorld, an environmental front. It has now organized the Green Party, led by Naki Spiritae. So far, the Freedomists are the most popular party in Mistmantle.

MISTMANTLEAN TIMES MINI-ALERT
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Sorry, we're not planning to release another news issue yet, but the Land Department has proposed to rename the capital, to change it to New Athens. Less than three hours after the proposal, the naming of the capital was instated. No one in the government liked the name of the capital, which was formerly Husken. The capital is now New Athens, repeat, New Athens.

And also, President Maurin is bound to present his presidential installment speech tomorrow. It might even be presented tonight.

Alerter produced by Saturnalia, Inc. Authorized by the Press Department.

THE MISTMANTLEAN TIMES
Your World Today!!!
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President Moving Into Rokana Hall, by Miguel Reyes:
President Maurin is moving into the presidential dwelling this week (where else?), and Booshka to Tetrius, Inc. is moving the president's family's possessions to the mansion today or tomorrow. Maurin, his wife, and his two children should be comfortable by the end of this week.
PICTURES OF ROKANA HALL:




Such a beautiful place, no?

Saturnalia Buys Tevers Oil Organization, by Egil Thompson:
Saturnalia. The word causes admiration between businessmen, immediately in their minds they think of money. Saturnalia, Inc.; the biggest, most successful, and influential company in Mistmantle, eating up major economic positions, now in the know of manufacturing computers, TV, food, houses, and weaponry. And know it buys up another huge aspect: oil. Today it has bought Tevers Oil Org. for 6 billion crowns. Tevers is on the top ten Mistmantlean oil producers, so Saturnalia is expecting a big income out of this.

THE MISTMANTLEAN TIMES

GENJI MAURIN ACCEPTS VOTE FOR PRESIDENT:
As former President Aedrius was buried, a new kind of event was taking place. Votes have shown that Genji Maurin has been nominated for president, and he has accepted. Genji Maurin is now President Maurin. In a week he will move his family and belongings into Rokana Hall. In three days he will be authorized by the constitution to allow and propose new legislation. In five days he will be granted the rest of the powers that the president is allowed. Let Mistmantle prosper under President Maurin!

MISTMANTLE'S NEWSPAPER RENAMED:
The Mistmantlean Press Assembly has decided to rename our newspaper, saying that we were moving into the modern age and we must wash off all traces of 18th century culture. This is now The Mistmantlean Times.

Wysterian Union
	The Union is deeply sadden by the loss sustained to Mistmantle. Please do not hesitate to ask for any assistance. The Union is appauled by the actions of the Araza operatives, and all funsd and property owned by the groups to include individuals associated to the group are here by frozen.

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PRESIDENT DIES TODAY AT DRAS LEONA:
At Caphten Hospital, we have just received reports from the Presidential Advisor that the president died about half an hour ago. Aedrius Handroff Wexen was 36 years old. The military is still searching for all Araza operatives in Dras Leona, where the president was shot. They have blocked all exits from the city, on land in in the air. People leaving Dras Leona are thoroughly searched and their possessions inspected. In the airports, security is high, and guards have sharp eyes on everyone. So do the metal detectors. In the sky itself, there are intelligence planes watching Dras Leona closely. Aedrius's body was transported in a pod back to Husken, where officials carried the body into Tialdari Square and inside a building. His funeral will be held on Monday. Aedrius Handroff Wexen was the best president a country could have. he struggled to defeat the tax legislation made by the Royal peace Assembly and their corrupt politics. All are invited to his funeral in Tialdari Square.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS BEGIN IN MISTMANTLE:
Since Aedrius has died, the Royal peace Assembly will lead Mistmantle. But that will not last long, for their leadership will end when the presidential elections end. The prediction of Aedrius's death has hastened the elections. Now that he is dead, all the assemblies have submitted their candidates. Elections will begin in the state of Antonia, where the capital city is located. They will start next Monday. Here is the list of presidential candidates:
Royal Peace Assembly: Tagus Yewn
International Affairs Assembly: Genji Maurin
Environmental Assembly: Rokan Polline
War Council (newly formed):Undin Hearth
Faith Assembly: Rev. Grolan Khan
Economic Assembly: Irwin Corfus
Census Assembly: Faine Dacken
Civil Rights Assembly: Joram Kathy

THE MISTMANTLE SCROLL

PRESIDENT IS SHOT BY UNKNOWN ASSASSIN:
Breaking news: because of extreme security and heavily guarded information, the Mistmantle Scroll was unable to report on this immediately, but we have just been confirmed that the president has attemptedly been shot. This occurred at a site where the Araza was extremely active. President Aedrius was in a meeting on advice on how to consider the Influenza War with the War Council. Shortly after he left, the president was suddenly shot in the back by an expensive new type of weaponry, the laser bullet. It is strong enough to blow a hole in anything---or anybody. He was rushed to a hospital in the nearby city of Dras Leona. After the incident, the War Council also disappeared mysteriously. Investigators suspect that they may have been Araza operatives who had murdered the original War Council members and then disguised themselves as the War Council. The Royal Guard has refused to release information about Aedrius's condition, but rumors are that the nurses and doctors are still checking on him. The military has received a few more funds to search for the people responsible, and so is the MNP, the Mistmantle National Police. All this has created suspense in the government. The Royal Peace Assembly has now called for all other assemblies to elect their candidates for the presidential elections, since they fear that the president is in no condition to lead. Only one assembly has announced their candidate---the International Affairs Assembly, which has chosen Genji Maurin as their candidate. More will be released as soon as more information is revealed.

THE MISTMANTLE SCROLL

MISTMANTLE SPACE AGENCY PRESENTED AT CEREMONY IN HUSKEN:
The announcement of a space agency at the beginning of the month stated that the MSA would be completed at the end of this month. The Mistmantlean Space Agency was presneted in a marvelous ceremony in Husken. All people who wished to come were allowed inside the Hall of Presentations. After a PowerPoint presentation of the MSA, the Head of the Space Exploration Assembly stated ina firm and joyous manner:

"By the approval of His Majesty King Aedrius of Mistmantle, the humble Royal Peace Assembly, and the noble officials and members of the Space Exploration Assembly, we hereby proclaim the foundation of the Mistmantlean Space Agency."

Some screamed. Some leaped for joy. Everyone smiled.

HUSKEN TOWER IS COMPLETED AND UNVEILED:
The MSA is not the only completed project presented today. The Husken Tower was finished before the projected completion date, August 31. It's silvery sheen caught the light, so it looks like a silver tower that shines golden rays from the exterior. Inside a system of fifteen elevators is in, the color being matte black. The 1,200 ft. tall structure is divided into four sections. The first is Shopping and Advertising. It is like the Mall of America, with stores of all kinds in this section. The second section is Business and Meetings. This features offices available to buy for companies that need headquarters. This section also has meeting rooms if businesses or government leaders need to hold conferences. The third section is Condos and Residence. It has condos and apartments available for rent, and also living quarters that people can live in permanently. Room service is provided, but to buy foods they must go to the first section to shop. And last, but not least, the fourth section is called The View. It is only the top of the building, but the view from this 1200 ft. tower is so spectacular, it is considered a section. You can see for miles around. The Husken Tower will be a popular tourist destination for a long time to come.

Printing approved by the Mistmantlean Press Assembly.

THE MISTMANTLE SCROLL

COMMUNIST REBELS STRIKE MAGORRAN AND HUSKEN:
In the late 1800's a communist rebel organization was formed, called the Araza. (see in Culture, History, and Religion forum the topic, "History of Mistmantle,") There has, of course, been recent extremities that have been performed by the Araza, like the two Communist Wars in the past century. But today an Araza strike force of 7,00 soldiers raided the city of Magorran, near Husken. They looted many valuables from museums and stole thousands of dollars from the local banks, subjecting the buildings to destruction with rocket launchers and grenades. They also scurried away with many weapons from the military training base just outside the city. The Araza attempted to sack Husken as well, but was bravely defended by Mistmantlean soldiers. The cost of damage is 3 billion Anemone marks.

Nothing else newsworthy is happening around Mistmantle. Shame.

Printing approved by the Mistmantlean Press Assembly.

THE MISTMANTLE SCROLL

NATIONAL QUIGGER GAMES BEGIN IN HUSKEN:
The National Quigger Games have begun. Contestants from all over Mistmantle are flocking to the capital, Husken, where the first Quigger matches will be held. Good luck, players! (see the Games forum for info on how to play Quiggger)

ROYAL PEACE ASSEMBLY AND THE KING APPROVE OF BUILDING OF HUSKEN TOWER:
King Urchin and the Royal Peace Assembly approved the construction of the Husken Tower, a 1,200 foot-tall tower. Its outside will look as if it is silver, gleaming in the sunlight. This enormous undertaking will cost 435 million Anemone marks. The tower will be a waonder to behold after its completion!

NEW KING CROWNED AFTER KING URCHIN RESIGNS:
The former King of Mistmantle, Urchin, has stepped down from power today, saying that he was too old to continue leading Mistmantle, considering he was 71 years old. National studies show that 98% of the people agree that Urchin's son, Aedrius, should be King. The result was that just this morning he was crowned to be the leader of the people. And amazingly, all this happened in a matter of hours. Long live King Aedrius of Mistmantle!

Printing approved by the Mistmantle Press Assembly

Space Agency

Today The Space Exploration Assembly proposed to set up the Mistmantle Space Agency, otherwise will be known as the MSA. The program will be ready and geared up for operations in late July or early August. King Aedrius and the Royal Peace Assembly approved of this as well. In the meantime, registration stalls, centers, and buildings will be built to organize men and women who wish to join the MSA in the future. This has been codenamed The Orion Project, which will cost 300 million dollars only, to start small as a fledgling space agency.

Diplomacy with Krensonia

From: International Affairs Assembly
To: Krensonian Officials and Bureaucrats

Krensonia, we are prepared for discussions concerning trade, diplomacy, et cetera. Please dispatch at least one ambassador to Husken Tower, Room 3A12, in our capital city of Husken. We will be waiting for you.

Best wishes,
Chief Ambassador, Crispin Aedraen

Replies sent to: 2412 Titanium Avenue-Husken, AN 89836

High Ambassador Jiak Akar was sent to be the representative of Krensonia in this meeting. The government of Mistmantle friendly requested an ambassador, and so he was sent. He was nearly at the mentioned Husken Tower after landing at the airport. He left the black government car with his two aids and entered the tower, into the elevator, and up, exit and entering room 3A12. Inside High Ambassador Akar found the Mistmantle representatives, he extended his hand and said "It's a pleasure to meet you"

The Royal Mistmantlean Representative Vo Spader shook his hand and smiled warmly. Stepping forward, the Chief Ambassador Crispin Aedraen also greeted the Krensonian ambassador. "It's an honor to have you here, Ambassador." Spader gestured to a chair, and the ambassador sat down, as did the two Mistmantlean representatives. Aedraen's pointed ears quivered, and Spader rapped the polished table softly. After a few seconds, Spader clasped his hands and said to Jiak Akar, "Let us discuss trade first. I think that a free trade agreement is reasonable, but what are your thoughts on this?"

High Ambassador Akar was happy to see the Mistmantleans were getting right to business. Krensonians like business. The Krensonians were put off at first by the Mistmantlean look. But remembered previous meeting with the Grendels, and found the Mistmantle looks to be very appealing compared to Grendels.

"Krensonia would very much like to sign a trade treaty with Mistmantle, both our business would surely profit from such a treaty. We propose that both our company's would be free to establish themselves with the same rights as domestic companies. We also propose that any tarrifs and taxes between our nation concerning export/import would be eliminated. We also propose a common border, so our citizens may more easily enter each other's nation and also loosen immigration laws between our nations."
"If there is anything you'd like to add, or find disagrable. Please state so"

Vo Spader seemed to ponder this and then whispered something to Aedraen. The Chief Ambassador curtly nodded. Spader then pulled a scroll from his breastpocket and unfurled it. The Royal Mistmantlean Representative read it, then handed the scroll to Aedraen. Spader then cleared his throat and said, "All of these terms are agreeable to Mistmantlean expectations. Trade between our two countries would strengthen our economies. Therefore the Royal Peace Assembly and His Majesty King Aedrius shall accept these agreements. Let us move on to other matters. We have received a missive from the International Affairs Assembly, and they, along with the rest of the government, would like to establish a war alliance with Krensonia: so in the time of conflict we may aid each other. Please state whether or not this is reasonable."

High Ambassador Akar was pre-briefed on this issue.

"The short answer, I am afraid, would be no. Krensonia is currently not interested in any alliance. This has been decided before this meeting, and there is no way to change our opinion on the matter. I am sorry".

Vo Spader nodded. "We have expected just as much. This decision was not unainimous in the Royal Peace Assembly, and His Majesty King Aedrius was reluctant to include this in our discussions." Crispin Aedraen took over after that. "If you have any other thoughts on our diplomacy, please state that now."

"Krensonia has nothing more add. So if there's nothing left for you either, Krensonia is ready to finish these talks and ratify a trade and border agreement."

"We are ready as well. Now, to end our talks, we have agreed to a common border, an abolition of tariffs and taxes between our two nation's trade, and for our companies to establish the same rights as other domestic companies. Have we missed anything, or is there something you would like to add?"*

*Krensonia currently is having Ineternet access issues, so she won't be able to post the Krensonian ambassadors' reply. Someday, though, it will appear.

Early Diplomacy with Nations of Wysteria

By the approval of the Officials of the Royal Peace Assembly, Mistmantle would welcome and accept all alliances and diplomatic relations with other humble nations. The Royal Peace Assembly and the Chief Ambassador would gladly be notified immediately. Have a wonderful day.
-The Chief Ambassador of Mistmantle, Crispin Aedraen-

The RIS wold like to establish Diplomatic relations between our two countries.

TO: Mistmantle

FROM: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Socialist States of Sataia

The USSS wishes to become more closely acquainted with Mistmantle. Perhaps a trade agreement could be written up between our two fledgling nations. We ask for nothing but peace and free trade.

Best wishes,
Stephen Murphy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, USSS

TO: Mistmantle

FROM: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Socialist States of Sataia

As both of our nations are rather up and coming, an agreement for free trade would be rather effective. This way, we may be able to easily trade resources and support our growing marketplaces. Also, the establishment of a Sataian Embassy on Mistmantle soil would be satisfactory. A spot is open in Red Sigoa, our capital, for an embassy of yours as well.

Best wishes,
Stephen Murphy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, USSS

This is agreeable...yes...very well. We shall set up an embassy in your nation, in which you are free to do as well. We have a spot in Husken, which is our capital, and two spots in Anemone City, the biggest Mistmantlean city with the exception of Husken. Free trade is of no question. Mistmantlean trade will mingle with Sataian trade freely, by approval of the Royal Peace Assembly. We wish Sataia the best.
-Chief Ambassador, Crispin Aedraen-

TO: The Kingdom of Mistmantle
FROM: The Front Range Republic of Mount Shavano

We are interested in opening diplomatic and trade relations with any country that will reciprocate.

-- President William Cloud, Head of State

The Front Range Republic is more than willing to enter into a formal free trade agreement with the Kingdom of Mistmantle.

-- President William Cloud

After many days of negotiation.......

IST OF MISTMANTLEAN ALLIES:

Royal Imperial Saxons
pabs
Sataia
Mount Shavano
TuamIslands
Krensonia
Elocketronics
Dienes
new innisfree
Achtervolging
Rogue Silver Star HQ
Wysterian Union

Introduction to Mistmantle

Mistmantle: An Introduction
The Free Land of Mistmantle is a virtual nation on the nation simulation game NationStates. It is in the region of Wysteria, a group of islands. Mistmantle is home to more than 500 million people. You can go to nationstates.net/mistmantle to view the nation. Mistmantle came to Wysteria many months ago. On the Wysterian Forum, at wysteria.diamondq.com, Mistmantle started a chain of events that led to alliances with many other NationStates nations, the launching of a space agency, a presidential assassination, an election, and the largest communist revolution in the history of Mistmantle. This is the story of Mistmantle.